Navenby, Lincolnshire - £35,548 (Single Skilled) - 5 days per week DAYS ONLY
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the maintenance team at a key feed mill site in Navenby, Lincolnshire. This is one of only two feed milling facilities within the wider group – a strategically important 24/7 operation supplying feed to a major UK food production network.
This well-established, high-output site is home to a skilled, collaborative team and modern production equipment. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the mill runs smoothly, downtime is minimised, and plant performance is optimised.
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:
Deliver the site maintenance plan, ensuring planned preventative maintenance is completed on time.
Support the breakdown call-out rota to quickly resolve issues and keep production flowing.
Maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment across the mill.
Assist with purchasing and stock control for maintenance parts and consumables within budget.
Follow the site’s permit-to-work system and uphold the highest health and safety standards.
Work with the automated process control system to support production operations.
Monitor environmental impact within your area of responsibility and take action to minimise it.
Key Skills & Experience
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who has:
Proven mechanical maintenance and repair experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or feed milling environment.
Good understanding of mechanical systems, fault finding, and preventative maintenance.
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
Experience with industrial boilers and IOSH qualification (desirable).
A team-oriented, flexible, and proactive approach to work.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join a site that plays a pivotal role in the UK’s feed production industry. You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team, working in a modern facility where your expertise will make a real impact on performance, safety, and efficiency.
If you’re a Mechanical Engineer looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and long-term career potential, we’d like to hear from you.
